Crumbz Chronicles - "Inspiration, stories, and beautiful yarns from the heart of our craft community"

At the Bendigo Wool Show, I had the delight of meeting Jacky, who was wearing a stunning, fully reversible cowl knitted with just two balls of Zealana Luxury Air. She even took it all the way to Norway, keeping super warm and cosy while waiting for the Northern Lights! 🌌

If you’re looking for your next dreamy cast-on project, read on to hear Jacky’s thoughts on knitting with Zealana, find out where to pick up her Diamond Daze Cowl pattern on Ravelry, and shop our gorgeous Zealana Air Lace yarn to make your very own! 💕

Being connected If this pandemic has taught us one thing, it’s the importance of being and staying connected.  And also to appreciate that many people are juggling far more than just the pandemic; did you know two of Crumbz Crafts’ gorgeous teachers, Alison and Anneke, welcomed premature grandchildren into the world, born within 2 months of one another?!  Their story, full of connections and connectedness is a lovely reminder of just how beneficial it is to be part of something bigger than ourselves, and how staying connected, supporting one another and ‘giving back’ in turn gives us a sense of...

Our fundraising month of May this year was spent raising funds and awareness for Cure Brain Cancer Foundation (CBCF).  When we approached them to tell them we would be fundraising with a series of events and an overnight Yarn-a-Thon they were (understandably) excited as no-one had ever fundraised for them in this way before.  They sent us stickers, pens and mini colourful cranes – the crane is their logo, and information on the story behind it and what the colours represent. That got Kay thinking (any excuse to get creative that one!) and knowing how people had loved crocheting butterflies for...

Here's a quick wrap up of the highlights of our beyondblue fundraiser this May where we raised a staggering $8,835 with your help - a massive thank you to all who contributed, donated, supported and cheered us on with brownies and home made cake!

One of the most important factors to bear in mind when you’re thinking of using a different yarn than the one suggested in a pattern, is that the pattern writer wrote that particular pattern with that specific yarn in mind. So, to get the same drape and loft and look as the garment in the picture on the front of your pattern – you’re going to want to get the best possiblesubstitute yarn. And as you’re about to find out, a yarn is made up of a series of different attributes, so there’s a lot to consider in your substitution. Say...